Running for nearly 90 miles across southern Engl&, the Ridgeway National Trail is one of our most ancient cross-county routes. Following the crest of a sequence of well-defined chalk escarpments
- the Marlborough Downs, the Berkshire or White Horse Downs & the Chilterns
- the Ridgeway leads from Overton Hill near the Neolithic stone circle at Avebury to imposing Ivinghoe Beacon close to Dunstable, at its half-way point crossing the River Thames at Streatley. Used for centuries as a trade route, a pathway for the armies of Saxon & Dane, a cattle drove & a local cart track, the Ridgeway is today an official National Trail, designated in 1973 by the Countryside Commission. West of the Thames the route is a continuous green road, while the eastern, typically-wooded Chiltern section is mostly footpaths. In its entirety the Ridgeway is a notable backpacking expedition. This book follows the route as it traverses the ever-changing downl&, shares the frequent spectacular views to capture the atmosphere of this special cross section of Engl&. It should fascinate & enthuse all those who use the Ridgeway be they Sunday afternoon strollers, cross-country cyclists, equestrians or hardy backpackers.

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The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest `green roads` in Europe. It runs for 87 miles (140 km) from Overton Hill in the west, across the Marlborough Downs & the Vale of the White Horse, to Ivinghoe Beacon on the northern edge of the Chilterns. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. Anthony Burton`s official guide has been fully revised & updated for 2013, & this new edition has been completely redesigned with more & bigger photographs & much new background history & information. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural Engl&, the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The Ridgeway National Trail runs for 87 miles (139 km) through south-west England along one of Europe`s most ancient pathways. This waterproof guidebook contains detailed directions for walkers & advice for cyclists. It is full of background & practical information, supported by 80 colour photographs & a dropdown map. ...

The Ridgeway, a 139-km/87 miles route from Overton Hill in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire, in a series of walking guides to the National Trails in England & Wales with colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series at 1:25, 000 showing points along the route cross-referenced to the text. The maps also indicate nearby places of interest & various facilities including campsites & caravan parks, youth hostels, water points, pubs, information or visitor centres, etc. Also shown are alternative sections of the route & stretches designated as bridleways or suitable for cycling. The guides are illustrated throughout with colour photos & include an introductory section on the path & the surrounding landscape, plus a chapter of useful information including access to various locations along the route by public transport, a list of tourist information offices & principal overnight stopping places, a bibliography, etc. ...

The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest 'green roads' in Europe. It runs for 87 miles (140 km) from Overton Hill in the west, across the Marlborough Downs & the Vale of the White Horse, to Ivinghoe Beacon on the northern edge of the Chilterns, this is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural Engl&, the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

Here is a collection of 20 tried & tested circular walks ranging in length between 2.5 & 8.5 miles. They include crucial dog-walking factors such as livestock, stiles & roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary & when it`s safe for your dog to run free. The routes pass by a number of quintessential English villages, many of which boast welcoming, dog-friendly pubs, along with ancient churches, remote hamlets, stunning views, idyllic cottages, imposing country manor houses & delightful nature reserves. But best of all there`s plenty of places for your dog to run free when walking the Ridgeway. ...

The Ridgeway Adventure Atlas, presenting the 87 miles / 139 km long hiking route between the Overton Hill near Avebury to the Ivinghoe Beacon in the Chilterns on mapping at 1:25, 000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers' A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey ...

The Ridgeway is a National Trail which covers 139km (87 miles) following, in part, an ancient path along the exposed Chiltern Hills escarpment. Starting at Overton Hill near Avebury, The Ridgeway travels northeast, passing near many Neolithic, Iron Age & Bronze Age sites to finish at Ivinghoe Beacon near Tring, Buckinghamshire. This A-Z Adventure Atlas of The Ridgeway features 36 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping providing complete coverage of The Ridgeway Path. This atlas

Includes:: a route planner providing the distances between places & the amenities available, featuring:- Information Centres- Hotels/B& Bs- Youth Hostels- Campsites (seasonal opening)- Restaurants- Public Houses- Cafes (seasonal opening)- Shops- Petrol Stations Also featured is advice on safety & security when walking, details of Tourist Information Centres & a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites. This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy & quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders & anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.

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All the mapping you need to walk the Ridgeway National Trail an 87-mile (139km) route through southern England from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Following a ridge of chalk hills through the Chiltern Hills AONB & North Wessex Downs AONB, the Ridgeway is usually completed over 6-8 days & can be walked all year round. ? This booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 Explorer maps shows the full line of the National Trail, along with the relevant extract from the OS Explorer map legend. It can be used when walking the trail in either direction, & is just the right size for slipping into a jacket pocket or top of a rucksack. ...

Steve Davison’s Cicerone guide to the Ridgeway National Trail will help you enjoy the 139km (87 miles) most historic walking route, from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon. It will lead you through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the chalky North Wessex Downs & the wooded Chiltern Hills. This is an ideal guide for day trips as well as long-distance walks. Follow the tracks, some of which are over 5000 years old, & discover the extraordinary sights including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Avebury’s Neolithic stone circle & the famous Uffington White Horse. Visit Iron Age hill forts, stop by picturesque towns & villages & watch the rich local wildlife. The guide organises the trail in 12 short stages west to east, but also provides details for walking it in the opposite direction, east to west. This way you can plan how far you would like to walk each day, whether you are going to do it over a week or going to do one or two stages at a time. The trail is well waymarked, & by not exceeding 300m passes over comparatively gentle terrain. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route ahead, as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region. The guide

Includes:: information on historic sites, details of excursions to nearby towns & villages, accommodation & useful contacts.

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